Brew Central Thermal® Coffeemaker DCC-1400 SeriesFor your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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Important SafeguarDSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. reaD aLL InStruCtIonS.

2. always unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.

4. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids.

5. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn controls to oFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.

12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

13. Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages.

14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle.

15. The glass carafe is designed for use with these appliances only. It must never be used on the range top.

16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.

17. Do not use cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.

18. Do not clean carafe or warming plate with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials.

19. WarnIng: to reDuCe tHe rISK of fIre or eLeCtrIC SHoCK, Do not remoVe tHe BaSe paneL. no uSer- SerVICeaBLe partS are InSIDe. repaIr SHouLD Be Done onLY BY autHorIZeD perSonneL.

20. Avoid contact with moving parts.

21. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the elec-trical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

WarnIng: rISK of fIre or eLeCtrIC SHoCK

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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SaVe tHeSe InStruCtIonS

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SpeCIaL CorD Set InStruCtIonS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.Extension cords may be used if care is exer-cised in their use.If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

notICeThis appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

operatIng notICeClogging and backing up of water and/or coffee in the filter basket can occur under any or a combination of any of the following conditions: The use of too finely ground coffee, using two or more paper filters, using the gold tone filter in conjunction with a paper filter or not properly cleaning coffee grounds from the gold tone filter, or allowing coffee grounds to spill over the filter.Caution: Never open the top cover during the brewing cycle, even if no water is draining from the filter basket, since extremely hot water/coffee can spill out from the filter basket and cause injury. If water/coffee is not draining from the filter basket during the brewing cycle, unplug the unit and wait 10 minutes before opening the top cover and checking the filter basket.

ContentSImportant Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . 4

The Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee. . 4

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Programming Your Coffeemaker . . . . . . . . 7

Charcoal Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Brewing Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

WARNINGRISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

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Important unpaCKIngInStruCtIonS1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface. 2. Remove the instruction book and any other

literature. 3. Turn the box so that the back side of the

coffeemaker is down and slide the coffeemaker from the box.

4. After the coffeemaker has been removed, place the box out of the way and lift off the packing materials.

5. Remove the cardboard insert between the carafe lid and Brew Pause™ mechanism by sliding it out of the unit.

6. Grasp the carafe by its handle, remove it from the heater plate and remove the polybag.

7. Lift the coffeemaker off the remaining two inserts and remove the polybag covering the coffeemaker.

We suggest you save all packing materials in the event that future shipping of the machine is needed. Keep all plastic bags away from children.

tHe QueSt for tHe perfeCt Cup of Coffee

eLement 1: Water Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that water is as important as the quality of your coffee. If water doesn’t taste good from the tap, it won’t taste good in your coffee. Cuisinart includes a charcoal water filter to remove chlorine, bad tastes and odors, for the purest coffee flavor, every time you brew.

eLement 2: Coffee While coffee is 98% water, all of the flavor comes from the beans. To achieve the same great taste you enjoy at a coffee bar, you need to use the same quality of coffee. If you choose to grind your own beans, buy them fresh and whole. Buy only about a two-week supply at a time, because once the bean is broken, its flavor degrades quickly.

eLement 3: grInD The grind is critical for proper flavor extraction. If the grind is too fine, over-extraction and bitterness will result. Too fine a grind may also clog the filter. If grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too quickly and the maximum flavor will not be extracted. When grinding your own beans, we recommend a medium-fine grind.

eLement 4: proportIon Coffee that is too strong or too weak is always a disappointment. Follow the recommended portions of ground coffee in the instructions under Brewing Coffee, and later adjust the amount to suit your taste.

NoTE: The maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 scoops (15 tablespoons) for this 60 oz. (twelve 5-oz. cups) coffeemaker. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow.

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1. reservoir Cover Flips back for easy filling.

2. Water reservoir 3. Showerhead (not shown)

Distributes water evenly over coffee, reducing temperature loss as water passes through grounds.

4. Charcoal Water filter Holder Holds filter firmly in place.

5. Charcoal Water filter (shown on page 8) Charcoal water filter eliminates chlorine, calcium and bad tastes and odors from tap water.

6. filter Basket Holds a #4 paper filter or a permanent gold tone filter.

7. filter Basket Holder 8. permanent gold-tone

Commercial-Style filter Eliminates the need for paper filters. note: Some fine grounds may flow through the filter and appear as sediment in the carafe.

9. Brew pause™ Stops flow of coffee from basket when carafe is removed (20 seconds max) from the resting plate, so a cup can be poured in mid-brew. Since the extraction rate varies during the brew cycle, we recommend allowing the brewing cycle to finish before pouring the coffee.

10. ready tone (not shown) Signals the end of the brew cycle with five beeps.

11. thermal Carafe with Hands-free Lid An easy pour, no drip double-wall insulated 10-cup stainless steel thermal. Coffee brews through and pours through a unique lid that seals air out to provide fresh flavor. No need to turn or adjust lid.

12. resting plate Scratch resistant with black, nonstick coating.

13. measuring Scoop 14. Bpa free (not shown)

All parts that come in contact with water or coffee are BPA free.

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1. function Knob For setting time of day, and Auto on and Auto off times.

a. auto on The Auto on feature is used to program the start time of the brew cycle. The auto on time can be set for any time, day or night. The PM indicator is displayed on the LCD for nighttime program times.

b. program Set The Program Set feature is used to set the time for the Auto on function.

c. Brew The Brew feature is used to start the brew cycle directly.

d. Clock Set Used to program the time of day.

2. Clock Display Displays time of day and auto on and off times.

3. power Switch Used to turn your coffeemaker on and off; works in tandem with the Function knob.

4. ready tone (not shown) The Brew Central™ Coffeemaker is equipped with an audible tone that will sound 5 times when the coffee has com- pleted brewing (coffee will continue to stream from the filter for a few seconds after tone).5. Hour and minute Buttons

For use in setting hour and minute for time of day, and auto on time.

6. on and auto on Indicator Light7. 1–4 Cup Setting

For brewing smaller pots of coffee – it provides double heating of the water, so coffee is piping hot.

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programmIng Your CoffeemaKerto BreW Coffee

1. Turn the Function knob to Brew position.

2. Lift the Power switch to the on position and release. The red on indicator light will illuminate and the brew cycle will begin.

to turn tHe CoffeemaKer offSimply flip the Power switch to the off position and release.

SettIng tHe CLoCKWhen the coffeemaker is plugged in, 12:00 will appear.

turn the function knob to Clock. Hold down the Hour or Minute button until the clock begins flashing. Press either but-ton to select the desired time. Hold buttons down to scroll through the digits, or press and release to advance one digit at a time. When scrolling, the numbers will advance slowly and then speed up. When the num-ber displayed approaches the desired time, press and release to advance one digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if a PM time is desired.

To finish setting the clock, turn the Function knob to any other setting or simply wait until the numbers stop blinking.

SettIng tHe auto on tImeWhen you turn the Function knob to PRoG, it displays a previously selected auto on time, or the default time (12:00pm).

1. turn the function knob to prog. Use the Hour and Minute buttons as above to program your start-brew time.

2. turn the function knob to auto on. LCD will display the current time.

3. flip the power switch to the on position. A green light indicates that the Programming function is in use. At the programmed time, the red light will come on as well, indicating that the brew cycle is starting. Both lights will turn off when Keep Warm cycle ends.

note: To reactivate the Auto on feature to start brew cycle at the same time on another day, simply flip the Power switch to the oN position and release. The green Auto on light will turn on.

1–4 Cup SettIngThe 1–4 cup setting basically double-heats the water, making your smaller amount piping hot.

to use: When making a smaller amount, press the 1–4 button on the control panel after turning on the unit.

Before fIrSt uSeWe recommend flushing out your coffeemaker before first use.

Fill the reservoir with cold water and follow the directions for Brewing Coffee. Do not aDD Coffee!

once the system flush is complete, your coffeemaker is ready to brew so you can enjoy Cuisinart at its best!

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BreWIng Coffeefollow instructions in Before first use on previous page.

1. Insert charcoal water filter Follow directions for the preparation and insertion of the filter in previous section.

2. fill the water reservoir When filling the coffeemaker with water, pour in the desired amount of water using the water level indicator located inside the water reservoir.

3. Set preferencesa. Push the 1–4 cup button if you are brewing

fewer than 5 cups.

4. add the ground coffee Remove the filter basket by grasping the handle and lifting straight up, and then place it on the countertop. Insert a #4 paper filter or permanent gold tone filter. If using the paper filter, be sure that it is completely open and fully inserted in the basket. It may help to fold and flatten the seams of a paper filter beforehand. Add the desired amount of ground coffee, corresponding to the number of cups being brewed. Add 1 level scoop (1 tablespoon) of ground coffee per cup. Adjust the amount according to taste.

note: the maximum capacity for ground coffee is 15 scoops (15 tablespoons) for this coffeemaker. exceeding this amount may cause overflow if the coffee is too finely ground.

CHarCoaL Water fILterYour coffeemaker comes with a charcoal water filter that eliminates chlorine, bad tastes and odors from tap water.

Inserting the Water filter•Removethefilterfromthepolybagand

soak it, fully immersed, in cold tap water for 15 minutes.

•Liftthewaterfilterholderoutofthewaterreservoir (see diagram, page 5).

•Pressdownonthefiltercompartmentandpull toward you to open.

•Placefilterintotheholderandsnap it closed. Be careful – improper placement can tear the filter skin.

•Flushfilterbyrunningcoldtapwaterthroughholes in bottom of compartment for 10 seconds.

•Allowthefiltertodraincompletely.

•Slidethewaterfilterholderbackintothechannel in the water reservoir, pushing it down to the base of the unit.

NoTE: We recommend changing the water filter every 60 days or after 60 uses, and more often if you have hard water.

Replacement filters can be purchased in stores, by calling Cuisinart Customer Service, or at www.cuisinart.com.

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Replace the filter basket in the filter basket holder and flip the water reservoir lid closed. Press firmly on top where it says "Press to Close". Be sure that it closes securely in place.

5. Before brewing coffee Make sure the thermal carafe is in position on the resting plate and the top cover is closed. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.

6. power unit Turn the Function knob to Brew, flip the Power switch to the on position and release, and the red indicator light will turn on. or, set the Auto on function and the green indicator will light.

7. after brewing is complete When brewing cycle has been completed, five beeps will sound. Coffee will continue to stream from the filter for several seconds. note: reservoir cover may be hot during and directly after brewing. Wait at least 10 minutes before opening.

CLeanIng anD maIntenanCeAlways turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

Lift up the reservoir cover. Remove and discard the paper filter and ground coffee. The filter basket can be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts after use.

Do not put any water in the unit once the filter basket has been removed. Wipe the area under the filter basket with a damp cloth.

Remove the carafe from the resting plate. Discard any remaining coffee. The carafe and lid can be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly, or placed in a dishwasher. The carafe and carafe lid should be placed on the upper rack only.

Do not use any scouring agents or harsh cleansers on any part of the coffeemaker.

Never immerse base unit in water or other liquids. To clean base, simply wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry before storing. Fingerprints and other blemishes on the stainless steel housing can be washed off with soap and water or a nonabrasive cleaning solution. Wipe resting plate with a clean, damp cloth. Never use rough, abrasive materials or cleansers to clean the warming plate. Do not dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth, as lint may remain.

DeCaLCIfICatIonDecalcification refers to the removal of calcium deposits that form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker.

For best performance from your Brew Central™ Coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit from time to time. The frequency depends upon the hardness of your tap water and how often you use the coffeemaker. The flashing Clean light will indicate when you should clean your coffeemaker.

note: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker, remember to remove the charcoal water filter from the water filter holder located in the water reservoir.

To decalcify, fill the water reservoir to capacity with a mixture of ¹⁄³ white vinegar and ²⁄³ water. Press the Clean button. When the Clean light glows, turn the coffeemaker on by pressing the on/off button. The Clean light will shine steadily. The coffeemaker is now in clean mode. one cycle should be sufficient to adequately clean the coffeemaker. When the cycle is completed and the five beeps sound, the coffeemaker will shut off. Turn the coffeemaker on to see if the Clean light continues to flash. If it does, turn it off and then repeat the cleaning procedure with a fresh solution of vinegar and water.

If the Clean light no longer flashes, turn the coffeemaker off and then run one cycle of fresh cold water through the unit before using the unit again to brew coffee.

BreW pauSe™ featureThis feature interrupts the flow of coffee from the basket to let you pour that first cup mid-brew. Because the flavor profile of coffee brewed at the start of a cycle differs from that brewed toward the end, be aware that using this feature will weaken the flavor strength of the finished pot.

NoTE: Removing carafe for more than 20 seconds may cause filter basket to overflow.

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notes on the CLean function Pressing the Clean button cancels all other settings. If it is pressed accidentally, press it again to return the coffeemaker to all its previous settings. Pressing on/off will also exit the clean mode and turn the Coffeemaker off.

maintenance Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

LImIteD tHree-Year WarrantYThis warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Brew Central Thermal® Coffeemaker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial pur-chasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart® Brew Central Thermal® Coffeemaker will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.

We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the war-ranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

If your Cuisinart® Brew Central Thermal® Coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free num-ber 1-800-726-0190 for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.

Please pay by check or money order (California residents need only supply proof of

purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

NoTE: For added protection and secure han-dling of any Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty.

Please be sure to include your return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product model # (located on bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the product’s return.

CaLIfornIa reSIDentS onLY

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store which sells Cuisinart products of the same type.

The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accom-plished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for non-conforming products under warranty.

California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming prod-ucts directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if neces-sary, replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.

Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and han-dling for such products under warranty.

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Before returnIng Your CuISInart® proDuCt

If your Cuisinart® Brew Central Thermal® Coffeemaker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain war-ranty service, please call our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor Blvd.Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling. (California residents need only supply a proof of pur-chase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions.) Please be sure to include your return address, description of the product’s defect, product serial number, and any other information pertinent to the return. Please pay by check or money order. NoTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service.

Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged prod-ucts are not covered under warranty.

Your Cuisinart® Brew Central Thermal® Coffeemaker has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as use with accessories, replacement parts or repair ser-vice other than those authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household use. This war-ranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclu-sion or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is still under warranty.

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